Au Sable River (Main Branch)
River, Crawford and Oscoda Co (Au Sable River). Michigan, United States.
44.6668, -84.6643 — View on the map
- Length
- 154.5 km
- Managed by
- Michigan DNR Fisheries Division
- Permit required
- Michigan fishing license (all-species) — Michigan DNR
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Soft Fish Keep Net with Bank StakeFor: roach, common bream, european perch · float fishing (waggler and stick float)
€26.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Floating weight-forward fly line, 30 mFor: brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€27.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
Local rules
Designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream (Michigan DNR) from Upper Section: Co. 612, Lower Section: Mio Dam to Upper Section: Luzerne Co. Pk., Lower Section: Alcona Line, about 96 miles. Also a designated Wild and Scenic River. Stream-specific trout and salmon regulation types apply (see Michigan inland trout & salmon regulations).
- truite
- mouche
2026 season calendar — Michigan
Official sources
- IFR MI Blue Ribbon Trout Streams — Michigan DNR Fisheries open data (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- DNRFisheriesDataOPENDATA — Michigan DNR (item page) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Michigan Trout and Salmon Inland Stream Regulation Types — Michigan DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)